What are the properties of a virus?

Answer 1

A virus is technically classified as a non living entity. It can only survive and proliferate upon contact with its host. A virus is an obligate parasite - meaning it cannot survive in the absence of its host. I virus is composed of a smaller genome than a bacteria and has specific and limited functions. Bacteria on the other hand have organelles and other sub cellular structures in their cytoplasm. Certain bacteria are infections to humans. The mode of attack is very different for bacteria and viruses. While bacteria generally release toxins into the body, viruses invade cells, replicate within them and destroy the host genome resulting in cell death

Answer 2

Viruses are infectious agents that can only replicate inside host cells. They contain genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat. Viruses are not considered living organisms because they cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own and rely on host cells for replication.

Answer 3

Non-living

Can't produce energetic without a host cell